When natural disaster strikes, it can be an arduous process to rebuild the affected region, and the financial impact can be immense. Policymakers need to assess the role that (re)insurers can play to ensure a sensible balance between public and private liability

Validus boss Ed Noonan can quip with the best of them, but beneath the grin lies a tough customer, as his company’s hostile takeover of IPC proved. He talks here about the deal of the decade – and what’s next on the agenda

How does Chaucer find the confidence to remain independent while being able to weather big losses? The secrets include an investments overhaul, a sure hand with price comparison websites and a lot of positive thinking

Relationships are tricky at the best of times, but when the pressure is on, it’s those with strong foundations that survive. We give you some tips on keeping the magic alive with your business allies in a tough market

The chasm between the big three brokers and the next tier is wider than ever. With great scale comes great analytics and global reach but is that what all clients want? Or is there an opportunity for smaller players to step up with a more personal and creative service?